Grand Mosque's Mobile Stroke Unit Saves Life of Ugandan Hajj Pilgrim

The Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) at the Grand Mosque successfully intervened to save a Ugandan Hajj pilgrim who suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage. (SPA)
The Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) at the Grand Mosque successfully intervened to save a Ugandan Hajj pilgrim who suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage. (SPA)
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Grand Mosque's Mobile Stroke Unit Saves Life of Ugandan Hajj Pilgrim

The Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) at the Grand Mosque successfully intervened to save a Ugandan Hajj pilgrim who suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage. (SPA)
The Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) at the Grand Mosque successfully intervened to save a Ugandan Hajj pilgrim who suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage. (SPA)

The Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) stationed at the Grand Mosque, affiliated with King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC), successfully intervened to save a Ugandan Hajj pilgrim who suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage.

The pilgrim lost consciousness within the Grand Mosque due to the hemorrhage, prompting an immediate response from the specialized unit, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.

Upon diagnosis at the scene, immediate treatment was initiated before the pilgrim was transferred to King Abdulaziz Hospital, a Makkah Health Cluster member, for further comprehensive medical care.

The MSU, unique in the Middle East, is fully equipped with a specialized medical team including a neurologist, cardiologist, respiratory therapist, emergency nurse, radiologist, and paramedic, along with a CT scanner. This advanced capability significantly enhances the efficiency of on-site diagnosis and treatment.

The Ugandan pilgrim received critical treatment within an impressive 16 minutes, one-sixth of the internationally accepted standard time of 60 minutes for such cases. His condition has since improved, and he is now undergoing medical rehabilitation to complete his Hajj rituals.

This rapid and efficient response exemplifies Saudi Arabia's integrated healthcare system, which aims to boost service quality and accessibility with the highest efficiency.

Such efforts align directly with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program, key pillars of Saudi Vision 2030, focused on providing advanced healthcare and ensuring pilgrims perform their rituals safely.



Saudi Arabia, France Bolster Tech, Research Partnerships to Boost Innovation via AI

Saudi Arabia, France Bolster Tech, Research Partnerships to Boost Innovation via AI. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia, France Bolster Tech, Research Partnerships to Boost Innovation via AI. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, France Bolster Tech, Research Partnerships to Boost Innovation via AI

Saudi Arabia, France Bolster Tech, Research Partnerships to Boost Innovation via AI. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia, France Bolster Tech, Research Partnerships to Boost Innovation via AI. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of strategic meetings in Paris with several leading research institutions and global companies specialized in artificial intelligence (AI), space, data governance, and deep technologies.

The meetings align with Saudi Arabia's efforts to accelerate the adoption of AI and advanced technologies and to empower its research and innovation ecosystem, the Saudi Press Agency said on Thursday.

Alswaha met with CEO of Inria Bruno Sportisse, with whom he discussed partnership opportunities in AI, quantum computing, robotics, and the establishment of joint research laboratories. The two sides also discussed programs for researcher exchange and competency development.

In a meeting with CEO of Mistral AI Arthur Mensch, Alswaha discussed areas of cooperation in developing open-source large language models (LLMs) and enhancing partnerships in generative AI.

Additionally, the minister and CNIL President Marie-Laure Denis discussed prospects for collaboration in data governance and protection and the exchange of expertise in AI regulations. The meeting spotlighted Saudi Arabia's efforts and international initiatives to develop innovative regulatory frameworks that support the responsible use of emerging technologies.

The Saudi delegation also met with Thales Group Chairman and CEO Patrice Caine to discuss collaboration in developing technological solutions in smart systems and space technologies. The goal is to support Saudi Arabia's priorities in building a digital infrastructure that contributes to empowering vital sectors and advancing high-tech industries in line with Saudi Vision 2030.